Crowds drive infection risks

Published: 06 May 2020 14:05 BdSTUpdated: 06 May 2020 15:05 BdST

As the government has eased some restrictions imposed over a month ago to limit the coronavirus outbreak, people have begun stepping out on the streets, increasing the risk of a larger and quicker outbreak. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

No sign of coronavirus lockdown at College Gate on Mirpur Road. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

No sign of coronavirus lockdown at College Gate on Mirpur Road. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Drivers of autorickshaws and “Autobike”, a locally-made passenger carrier, calling passengers at Abdullahpur in Tongi like normal days amid a lockdown over coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Drivers of autorickshaws and “Autobike”, a locally-made passenger carrier, calling passengers at Abdullahpur in Tongi like normal days amid a lockdown over coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi